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Valorous Chestguard, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Chest Plate

Valorous Chestguard

ilvl 51Req 46Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Valorous Chestguard is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 489 armor, +20 Strength, +3 Spirit. Against 21 other Plate chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 22.

Tooltip

Valorous ChestguardItem Level 51Binds when equippedChestPlate489 Armor+20 Strength+3 SpiritDurability 115 / 115Requires Level 46Sell Price: 1g 2s 51c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: casters, physical damage.

WarriorPaladin

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Skul's Cold Embrace iconSkul's Cold EmbraceChest · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Energized Chestplate iconEnergized ChestplateChest · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Spiderfang Carapace iconSpiderfang CarapaceChest · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Hydralick Armor iconHydralick ArmorChest · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Overlord's Chestplate iconOverlord's ChestplateChest · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Jade Breastplate iconJade BreastplateChest · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Revenant Chestplate iconRevenant ChestplateChest · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Warrior's Embrace iconWarrior's EmbraceChest · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.